The death of King Abdullah has led to speculations about the future of the royal family in Saudi Arabia. The new King Salman is facing grave challenges, and these developments in Saudi Arabia can be followed on Twitter. Read more

The Oslo Center has conducted successful follow-up workshops for political associations in Somalia. The training sessions focused on the role and responsibilities of political parties in a democratic society as well as international minimum standards of party statutes. In addition, the participants were trained in financial management and fundraising strategies where the principles of 'transparency' and 'accountability' were in focus. Read more